Chapter 152 Exporting Partition and Conquer Experience

Now the British Empire is the post-war Big Three, the Royal Navy is still the second in the world, and still has a large number of colonies. But just lack of money, how difficult is the economy in the UK?

Historically, the rationing system in Britain ended in 1954 after the end of World War II. Nine years had passed since the surrender. Most of the battlefields were on its own land. The Soviet Union, which killed nearly 30 million people, died in 1949. That's the end of rationing.

In the 1950s, France and Germany successively surpassed Britain in terms of per capita income, which has never been seen since the beginning of the colonial era.

You must know that Germany in World War I was only half of the per capita income of Britain, and France, known as usury imperialism, was only a little more than half. In the entire European continent, only the little Netherlands supported by the entire Dutch East Indies can compare with Britain.

In terms of industrial proportions, Germany’s industrial production capacity during World War II was nearly twice that of the United Kingdom. However, in the first year of mobilization, the United Kingdom produced more arms than Germany, which had double its industrial production capacity. This process took place in just one year. completed within a few years.

Among the main countries participating in the war, the mobilization rate of the United Kingdom even surpassed that of the Soviet Union. Perhaps only Bulgaria during World War I was more desperate than Britain in World War II.

Five years of general mobilization at such a level will have a huge blow to the national economy, even greater than that of the Soviet Union, which has become a battlefield on its own.

What is a war economy? It is to distort the laws of the economy, and all resources revolve around the war; overdrawing the future of the national economy to serve the war, this cannot last.

The general mobilization is not a productivity that is obtained out of thin air, it is completely obtained in exchange for living without food and overdrafting the future. The stronger the mobilization rate, the more difficult it is to get out. The mobilization rate of the United Kingdom is stronger than that of the Soviet Union, and the adjustment time will be more.

The current British Empire is even temporarily unable to carry out long-term suppression of the huge colonies.

Historically, it was not until after the rationing system ended in 1954 that the United Kingdom tentatively began to maintain the face of the British Empire. The Suez Canal War was the last time that Britain saved the colonial empire.

Prime Minister Attlee wanted to get rid of British India to rebuild, and Alan Wilson wanted to maximize the benefits in the process. The common point is that any knife to British India will benefit from the British mainland.

"If the price is right, I will make a proposal to the prime minister." Edward Bridges agreed, and every sum of money was extremely valuable to London, especially with the premise that US aid had been cut off.

When did the British Empire report to countries such as Belgium and the Netherlands to keep warm, and now it has begun to put down its face and do so? Since Allen Wilson returned to Europe, he has been spreading colonies to realize cash all the time,

Supplementing local speeches now has a certain market among civil servants.

Since it is necessary to get rid of the burden and make the colony independent, it is not wrong to realize as much as possible in the process, and the one with the highest price will get it.

"I believe that Junagadh will fully realize the goodwill of the empire." Alan Wilson patted his chest. He must have bought these German submarines at a good price.

"Alan, go talk to the Dutch about the ultimate goal of the Dutch East Indies, and what is the worst scenario." Edward Bridges nodded and gave Alan Wilson another task.

Since the colonial countries support each other, it is necessary to clarify whether the Netherlands, which is going to launch military operations, has a clear plan to maintain transparency in military operations, so that the UK can cooperate.

Otherwise, I don't know what the purpose of the Netherlands is, and it is not good for the UK to intervene too much. After all, it is a colony of the Netherlands. Once done, it is likely to cause fire.

Alan Wilson, who realized that his superiors were particularly optimistic about my spirit, took the initiative to find the Dutchman with agitated mood.

The British Empire, which owes a lot of debt, can even think of selling jet engines to the Soviet Union. Now it is not incomprehensible to let go of the dignity of the boss of the colonial empire and take the initiative to help.

"Mr. Allen, of course we want to return to Asia and continue our rule in the East Indies." Regarding the arrival of Allen Wilson, the Dutch representative George Armand was quite surprised. When did the British become so considerate? .

"Isn't there any record? For example, if things don't go well, the bottom line condition is that the effect is not obvious if you invest too much." Alan Wilson said with gestures. After all, the suzerain country returned to Asia. Wouldn't it be too childish without a detailed plan? some?

Or look at people with old eyes? Do you think the leaders of the nationalities in the Far East are still at the level of the original three-legged cat?

Then Alan Wilson must give the Dutch a vaccination. He hopes in his heart that the Netherlands will not be in vain, at least get more than in history, otherwise he has not changed the history at all?

Yu Gong, once the Netherlands is defeated, the pressure will all be on the UK. Personally, British Malaya is a backup plan for British India appointed by the overseas civil servants of the empire. No one wants to see the place under their management being harassed every day.

Alan Wilson remembers that the Indonesian version has also existed since ancient times. The basic logic is that Indonesia and Malaysia have been a unified country since ancient times. It was just the evil Western colonists who took apart the unified Indonesia and artificially turned it into two nation.

In fact, before the CIA killed Sukarno and the Indonesian Communist Party in one fell swoop, Indonesia was a pro-Soviet country. You must know that there is a very famous Bandung Conference, which is the Asian-African Conference held in Bandung, Indonesia by government delegations from Asian and African countries and regions.

This is the first time that Asian and African countries and regions have not participated in the colonial powers. A large international conference to discuss the vital interests of the people of Asia and Africa. The conference was also called the Bandung Conference because it was held in Bandung.

Bandung is a city in Indonesia, which shows the tendency of Indonesia. During the Sukarno period, Indonesia has been committed to unifying Greater Indonesia and annexing British Malaya with the support of the Soviet Union.

Well, Alan Wilson knew this future, so naturally he had to crack it from the beginning. In theory, the Netherlands' suppression of the Dutch East Indies was a great success, which is most beneficial to the British Empire.

Because the Netherlands is a small European country after all, it will not have an impact on the influence of the British Empire.

But Alan Wilson also knows that it is precisely because of the weak national strength of the Netherlands that it is very difficult to keep such a large Dutch East Indies. There is no strict plan yet, so he has to sit down and have a good talk with the Dutch up.

"Mr. George, maybe you should have heard that the Japanese army deliberately armed the Indonesian resisters before surrendering." Alan Wilson sat down slowly, and said in a heavy tone, "I came back from British India, would you like to hear me Views on Asia?"

"Mr. Allen, the relationship between the Netherlands and the United Kingdom has always been very harmonious. I will listen carefully to your views on the East." George Armand was a little embarrassed, and it seemed that the preparations of the Netherlands were slightly insufficient.

"It's hard to talk about harmony, but compared to the previous hatred between the Netherlands and the UK, in all the colonies, we all have a common identity, that is, the colonists." Alan Wilson waved his hand lightly, "The theme of this meeting is , How to keep the interests in the hands of Europe today, everyone must show unity on the issue of colonies, then I will first tell the information I have.”

Before Japan decided to surrender, the Japanese troops stationed in India received secret instructions from the Japanese mainland, asking them to hand over their weapons and equipment to the local Indonesian national independence movement and instigate the Indonesians to carry out a revolution, so that they would create chaos for the Allied forces. On the second day, the Japanese troops stationed in India sent a message to the whole of Indonesia to establish the Indonesian Independence Preparatory Committee.

After talking about the Japanese arming of the Indonesian independent armed forces, Alan Wilson changed his subject, "I can send a telegram to New Delhi immediately, ordering the Indian army to land on Java Island, so as to buy time for the arrival of the Dutch army. But in the end the Dutch army can If you cannot successfully suppress the independent forces, it is not something that external forces can help. Of course, in theory, the British Empire hopes that the Netherlands can succeed."

"The Netherlands is very grateful to the British Empire for its support in making important decisions concerning the civilized world." George Armand immediately expressed his gratitude overjoyed.

"Don't get too excited, I still have something to say. Japan's rampage in Asia, whether it's a fluke or what it is, can have extremely bad effects. Many indigenous people in Southeast Asia, Affected by Japan's defeat of European countries, it no longer fears us psychologically. This is the scariest place." Alan Wilson let out a sigh of relief, and asked George Armand not to thank you too early, "British India is like this , I believe the situation in the East Indies will only get worse."

"Of course the British Empire will support the Netherlands as much as possible, just as we support France's return to Vietnam. But the difficulties may be more serious than you two countries imagined. So I have some personal suggestions." Alan Wilson said He also hesitated at times, but finally made up his mind and said, "If you want to maintain an order that is beneficial to Europe, you may not be able to use a little bit of ruthlessness. I hope that the Netherlands can be mentally prepared and have a backup plan. If you have to When it comes to the dominion of the entire Dutch East Indies, you can start filing, for example, cutting off the island with the largest area, the smallest population, and the weakest resistance in Indonesia, which may be much easier."

Having just learned advanced experience from the cabinet secretary, Alan Wilson turned around and talked about the benefits of partition in front of the Dutch, and even hinted intentionally or unintentionally that Kalimantan Island is actually very good. As the largest island in the Dutch East Indies, its population is only one tenth of that of the Dutch East Indies.

If the rule of the Netherlands cannot be maintained throughout the Dutch East Indies, then the separation of Kalimantan Island and focus on management will also receive the support of the British Empire.